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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.76, 1,014.69 and 549.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.76, 1,014.69 and 549.70 is: 758.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.76 : 1,014.69 = 549.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.76/1,014.69 = 549.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.76x = 1,014.69 × 549.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.76x = 557,775.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,775.09/735.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.09

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